Sost is no culinary destination. The dhabas along the highway serve dal, chapatis, lentils, rice and the occasional grilled meat to truckers and travellers, all at very low prices. A few of the small guesthouses do simple meals to order — chai and parathas for breakfast, dal and rice for dinner. Stock up on bread, biscuits, dates and bottled water before crossing into China; once over the border, supplies of familiar food disappear.